Soyntec HDD Dock User manual

User Manual

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SATA - USB 3.0

HDD Dock

Conectivity USB 3.0

1. INTRODUCTION

Soyntec® thanks you for purchasing your new Soyntec® HDD

Dock SATA - USB 3.0. We wish you enjoy using it.

With the last generation of interface USB: USB 3.0, this

docking station for the connection between HDD and computer

accelerates the data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps! 10 times faster

than USB 2.0. Ideal for transferring large files and making backup

copies. Moreover, with the OTB system, you can make backup

copies by only pressing a button.

We suggest you read this user manual to enjoy this product with

the best performance and in a safe way.

2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

≥ Do not expose your Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA - USB

3.0 to shakes, dust, direct sun light, moisture or extreme

temperatures.

≥ Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners.

≥ Keep the device clean and without dust with a soft and

dry cloth.

≥ Use the power cable of your Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA

- USB 3.0 in order to connect the device at the grid

circuit.

≥ Do not disassemble the device. Any repair work must

be performed by qualified Energy Sistem Soyntec’s

personnel.

≥ Keep distance to water or moisture that may be harmful

to the product.

3. FEATURES

≥ Docking station for connection between HDD and

computer with interface USB3.0 SuperSpeed, without

using additional HDD enclosure.

≥

Data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps! 10 times faster than

USB 2.0.

≥ Ideal for transferring large files and making backup

copies.

≥ Allows using any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard disk drive.

≥ OTB system: One-Touch-Backup, makes backup copies

by pressing one button.

≥

Supports SATA hard disk drive with capacity up to 3 TB.

≥ High reliability, shock and vibration resistance.

≥ ON/OFF switch.

≥ Compatible with SATA I / SATA II interface.

≥ Compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1 / 1.0.

≥ Plug & Play.

≥ Hot swapping: disconnect hard disk drive without having

to stop or alter normal computer operation.

≥ LED status indicator.

≥ Includes USB 3.0 cable.

≥ Includes power adaptor AC/DC 12V.

≥ Compatible with Windows 98* / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista /

Windows 7 / Mac OS X / Linux.

* For the users of Windows 98, it’s necessary to download and install

the driver, available from CD enclosed in the pack or from www.

soyntec.com, before connecting the HDD Dock SATA-USB3.0 with

computer.

4. PRODUCT CONTENT

≥ HDD Dock SATA-USB 3.0.

≥ USB 3.0 Cable.

≥ Power adaptor AC/DC 12V.

≥ User Manual.

≥ Software CD.

5. INSTALLATION FOR HDD

Installation requirements:

≥ Operation System: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, ME,

Windows 7, Windows 98, Mac OS 9.1 or later version,

Linux 2.4.X.

≥ Computer processor: AMD, Intel Pentium 133MHz or

later version.

1. Introduce the hard disk drive (2.5” or 3.5”) into the slot of

HDD Dock, connecting the connector SATA of hard disk

drive with that of the HDD Dock, push the hard drive firmly

until fitting it well into the HDD Dock.

2. For the 3.5” hard disk drive, connect the DC plug of

power cable (included in the pack) with the DC port (2)

of HDD Dock, and connect the other end of power cable

with an electrical outlet. For the 2.5” hard disk drive, the

connection of power cable is optional.

3. Connect the USB B type end of the USB 3.0 cable

(included in the pack) with the USB 3.0 port (3) of HDD

Dock and connect the other end of USB 3.0 cable with an

available USB port of your computer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enjoy the speed of

USB3.0, the USB cable and the interface USB of

computer should be USB3.0 (intergraded interface or

external interface by Host controller PCI-Express or Host

controller ExpressCard). Otherwise, the data transfer

speed would be limited by the speed of interface USB of

the computer.

4. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the HDD Dock,

The LED status indicator (6) will start to blink (about 10

seconds), when the computer detects the new hardware

correctly, the LED indicator (6) will remain on.

5. You can use the ON/OFF switch (4) to turn on or turn off

the hard drive without connecting or disconnecting the

power cable. Maintaining the hard drive off while it´s not in

use will increase life of hard drive.

6. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE PC CLONE EX:

Installation requirements:

Operation System: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, ME, Windows 7,

Windows 98, Mac OS 9.1 or later version, Linux 2.4.X.

Computer processor: AMD, Intel Pentium 133MHz or later

version.

Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA - USB 3.0 also offers the possibility

to make back up copies by pressing only a single button, once the

software PC CLONE EX is correctly installed in your computer,

you can use the OTB button (One-Touch-Backup) (4) of HDD

Dock SATA - USB 3.0 to make back up copies more comfortably.

1. You can download and install the software PC CLONE

EX from the CD included in the pack or from the website:

www.soyntec.com

2. Once you install the software with the correct steps

indicated, it allows performing different actions, for

example, you can filter the content by selecting the files

you want to make back up copies.

7. GENERAL NOTES

The characteristics of equipment will affect the data transfer

speed of USB3.0.

You are recommended to use Windows “Safely remove

hardware” utility before removing the connection of enclosure

from your computer.

8. SPECIAL GUARANTEE

Soyntec® guarantee that your product does not have any material,

design or manufacture defect and provides 36 month guarantee.

Guarantee procedure.

1. Visit the Support section at http://support.soyntec.com

and select your product to view the FAQ (Frequently

Asked Questions). The solution to your problem is very

likely to have been already published there. You will also

be able to download user manuals, user guides, drivers

and updates.

2. If you can not find an appropriate solution in the Support

section, you may send us your enquiry or warranty service

request using this mail: supoort@soyntec.co.uk

3. You may also reach by phone at the warranty service

number 902 294 294. Make sure to have your purchase

receipt or invoice and the product’s serial number at hand

when you call.

4. Alternatively, you may prefer to contact the distributor from

which you purchased the product, presenting them the

receipt or invoice. Specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Trademarks.

All company brand and product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

9. AGREEMENT DECLARATION

Supplier Name: Energy Sistem Soyntec S. A.

Address: Pol. Ind. Finestrat C/ Calpe 1, 03509 Finestrat

Alicante - SPAIN

Tel: 902 388 388

Fax: 902 119 034

NIF: A53107488

We declare under our own exclusive responsibility the product

agreement:

Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA - USB 3.0

Manufacturing country: China

Which concern this agreement, with the norm(s) or other(s)

formative(s) document(s). EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009

In accord with the disposition of the Directive 93/68/CEE, from

the European Parlament and the Counsel from 22th July 1993,

transponed to the spaish legistation through the Real Decree

1950/1995, from 1th December 1995.

www.soyntec.com

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